Johan Nel

Johan Nel

Background: Johan started karate late in life at the age of 36. He is a very junior assistant in comparison to the Dan senseis, but the fact that he offers his time to teach our youngsters does not go unnoticed.

Interesting Facts : Johan did Goju Ryi, when he was a mini in Potchefstroom, with his mom. Johan’s mom was one of the first female Shodan’s in Goju Ryo in South Africa in the early 1970s. Johan started karate again in 2016 when his daughter (Calia Nel) joined Solis Ortus.

Personal Information: Johan is a qualified archaeologist and Senior Manager: Heritage Resources Management at die Erfenisstigting / the Heritage Foundation. Johan is married to Sian, a very supportive karate-mom, and they have a daughter, Calia and a little boy, Quinn who will also join Solis Ortus soon!